What’s happening in Ardèche
Where to go in the Berg & Coiron territory
Here is a list of events in Ardèche located in the touristic territory of Berg & Coiron. To narrow your selection use the list of criteria on the left. Click on more information for a detailed description of each event.
- Mer 30 Avril
- Jeu 01 Mai
- Ven 02 Mai
- Sam 03 Mai
- Dim 04 Mai
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- Sam 26 Avril Ven 02 Mai
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- Sam 10 Mai Ven 16 Mai
- Sam 17 Mai Ven 23 Mai
Egypt at the time of Alba – A look at two Roman provinces

Cleopatra had just lost Egypt to Rome. At the same time, on the other side of the Mediterranean, the Roman Empire was developing its power over former Gallic territory and founding Alba, capital of the Helvians.
Beautiful beasts, animal art, past and present’, a photo exhibition at Aven d’Orgnac

Exhibition “Belles bêtes” – information
Animal art past and present.
There are similarities between the animal representations of Paleolithic artists
by photographer Guillaume Mazille.
The confrontation of these views is at the heart of the exhibition Belles bêtes !
Les petites découvertes
Les enquêtes d’Anne Mésia à l’abbatiale Sainte-Marie de Cruas

Ceramics workshop – Children’s modelling

Roxanne invites children to discover pottery and modelling over 5 sessions. It’s all about sensations and experimentation.
Registration required.
Exposition de Thierry Le Saëc et Loïc Le Groumellec : “la beauté heureuse des fleurs”

The exhibition features works by Thierry Le Saëc, focusing on his recent work as a painter/plastician.
In keeping with his work as an engraver, prints by his friend Loïc le Groumellec will also be presented.
Exhibition by Yann Arthus-Bertand

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is organizing an exhibition by Yann Arthus-Bertrand.
All audiences. In partnership with the Ardèche Departmental Media Library.
Vacances du printemps 2025 au Muséum de l’Ardèche
Aven d’Orgnac, vacances de printemps : animations Préhistoire

How did people make fire in prehistoric times? How did man hunt? How did they paint? Our daily demonstrations, workshops and “animated” tours complement your visit to the cave and the Cité de la Préhistoire.
Chasse aux oeufs et aux énigmes à Air Jey Filets
Visite libre de l’Abbatiale de Cruas

Children’s Creative Workshops – April Holidays

Fun creative workshops are offered during the spring break to keep your children busy and boost their creativity!
Reservations required.
Ages 4 and up, with no upper age limit.
Groups of 6 to 8 children.
Massage bébé à MuséAl
Trapper’s tips and tricks

Imagine yourself as a real Cévennes trapper! With Guillaume Paumier, mountain leader. Duration: 3h -150 m+, 6 km
Duration: 3h -150 m+, 6 km.
Visite animée à l’Aven d’Orgnac : le coffre mystérieux de la Cité de la Préhistoire

Come and explore prehistory in a whole new way as you search for a mysterious object in the Cité de la Préhistoire. You’ll travel back in time, question the museum’s inhabitants and find the contents of the “mysterious chest”!
Visite Théâtralisée : l’Affaire Toinette

Exposition : Le genie des abeilles
Inaugural weekend of the summer exhibits at The Château d’Aubenas

Discover the new summer exhibitions at the Château! On the programme: visits of the exhibitions in the presence of the artists and curators!
May 1st Fair and Book Festival

You’ll find over a lot of exhibitors on site, offering a wide range of products: handicrafts, regional products, textiles and much more.
+ Enjoy the 4th book festival with 40 authors, at the “salle l’Ardéchoise”, from 8am to 7pm.
Summer season exhibits of Le Château d’Aubenas

Starting May 1, Le Château is delighted to launch a summer season steeped in the spirit of dreams. Four exhibitions celebrate the unique worlds of four artists from different generations.
Atelier “La vie en bleue !” à MuséAl
Visite guidée du château de Rochemaure

Le château du bout des doigts

Spectacle-escape game : “La Légende de la Coupe des Seigneurs”
Visite libre du château de Rochemaure

Cinéma avec « On ira »

French film (1h37) by Enya Baroux, with Hélène Vincent, Pierre Lottin, David Ayala.
Dégustation œnologique à 50 mètres sous terre et visite de la Grotte

50 m. underground, discover the finest cuvées of the Vignerons Ardéchois, including Grand Aven, appellation Côte du Vivarais, aged in the most spectacular cellar in Ardèche: Aven d’Orgnac, discovered exactly 90 years ago by R. de Joly!
Le Retour de l’Anneau – Aventure itinérente à Vogüé
Atelier de montage et création sonore

“Ardèche Images, in partnership with the Berg et Coiron community of communes, is offering a “general public” workshop for adults interested in film and sound creation, using archive images collected in the region.
Booking required
Ceramics workshop – Adult modelling

Roxanne invites you to discover modelling and passes on her knowledge of ceramics in 5-session sessions.
Accessible by registration only.
Projection du film de Christian Tran : Solen, une étape pour se reconstruire

In partnership with the SOLEN association, screening of the film (52mn) and discussion with the director after the screening.
Visite guidée de l’Abbatiale de Cruas
Visite commentée à Castanea

Garage sale

The Echappées Belles Association is organizing this second garage sale to benefit its horses at the end of their careers and retired to the pasture, requiring care and other needs.
Snacks and refreshments available on site.
An exhibition of vintage mopeds, vintage motorcycles, and second-hand parts.
Atelier Orélie, cosmétiques Melvita et compositions florales

Guided tour of the Jastres plateau

The Association for the Preservation of the Jastres Plateau is organizing a guided tour of the Jastres Plateau.
Discover a fascinating site where history and nature intertwine!
Length: about 2 hours.
Ciné-Animation avec « beurk ! »

French film (0h45) by Hugo Glavier, Marcel Barelli, and Anna Lund Konnerup
Ages 6 and up
A program of 5 animated short films.
The screening will be followed by a quiz on the films in the program.
Prendre l’air ! Marche immersive et sensorielle

Want to recharge your batteries, take a break from the hectic daily life, take some time for yourself, discover the nature that surrounds us ?
Free outing open to the public, young adults, students, and adults.
Limited places and registration required.
Pradel’Fest – Spring at Le Pradel

The Domaine du Pradel (EPLEFPA Olivier de Serres, the University of Grenoble Alpes and the Ardèche Méridionale Student Office) offers you this unique event which combines tradition, conviviality and culture around the richness of the wine estate.
Gourmets, savour your visit!

Ligue sport boules M1

The M1 League is a French championship in 10 stages organized by the Fédération Française de Sport Boules
The 7th stage will take place in St Jean le Centenier.
Catering and musical entertainment on site.
Cinema with “My Mother, God and Sylvie Vartan”

French film (1h38) by Ken Scott with Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, Sylvie Vartan
Nuit européenne des Musées à l’Aven d’Orgnac, Grand site de France : spectacle BD-Concert !
Espace Castanea : Meeting with a chestnut producer

Garage sale

The La Palle d’Auzon Parents’ Association is organising a garage sale in the heart of the village of Saint Germain!
Food (grilled meats, pizza, crêpes, etc.) and refreshments are available on site.
Science de Bar

Short and accessible conferences to discuss the research work carried out at Cermosem, the branch of the Université Grenoble Alpes located at the Domaine du Pradel.
“Par les villages” avec Ardèche Images

This program, specially designed for young and old alike, will be preceded by a few minutes of amateur archive footage collected from the Berg and Coiron region.
Refreshments and discussions with the Ardèche Images teams.
For ages 6 and up.
Games with the Game Library

Come and enjoy a fun and friendly time, with family and friends. At your disposal a variety of games suitable for all ages!
All audiences, in partnership with the games library of the sociocultural center.
Without reservation.
Exhibition of Rolland Biessy

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is organizing an exhibition by Rolland Biessy.
This event is accessible to all audiences.
Aven d’Orgnac – Les conférences de la Cité – Découvertes archéologiques et paléontologiques dans le réseau de St Marcel d’Ardèche
7even’Co en Fête
11th Festival “from one courtyard to another”

The Culture en Fait association offers you in the interior courtyards or enclosed gardens proposals from professional artists and amateur troupes (theater, dance, music, singing, reading, poetry, stories, visual arts, clowns, puppets, mimes).
Méditation insolite au cœur de l’aven d’Orgnac
Atelier numérique “Cyber-malveillance et sécurité”

France Services offers this digital workshop by registration.
Please note: limited capacity (approximately 5 people).
Aven d’Orgnac, animations Préhistoire week-end de l’Ascension

How did people make fire in prehistoric times? How did man hunt? How did they paint? Our demonstrations and workshops will complement your visits to the cave and the Cité de la Préhistoire over the long weekend.
Atelier dégustation “Le vin et le Fin Gras du Mezenc”

Mini-Concert (songs of the world)

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is organizing a mini-concert songs of the world !
This event is open to all audiences.
Bread’s Feast

Artisan and exhibitor market with numerous activities and games
Bread for sale baked in the communal oven
“Little Bakers” workshop
Pétanque
Pony rides, wooden games
Marked hikes
Bombine
Refreshments and snacks all day long.
Les randos archéo’gourmandes de l’Aven d’Orgnac
Favorite: surprise film preview

“Surprise” preview every month, based on a relationship of trust and loyalty that we have with you, while promoting the collective work of the Art and Essay movement on the whole territory.
Storytelling walk with Nicolas Grisolle

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is organizing a storytelling walk, with Nicolas Grisolle.
All audiences, from 5 years old. From the media library. By reservation only.
Cinéma avec “Le mélange des genres”

French film (1h43) by Michel Leclerc with Léa Drucker, Benjamin Lavernhe, Melha Bedia
Animations Préhistoire à l’Aven d’Orgnac le week-end de Pentecôte
Unusual visit: ‘Four by four, a tour of the Château’s staircases’.

Straight or spiral, in stone, metal or wood, the staircases take up all the space in the Château! Taking us from one floor to the next, they are well worth a look…
9ème édition Les Deuches en Ardèche

9th edition of the 2CVs in Ardèche
Rally of 2CVs and derivatives
To see the 50 vehicles on Saturday from 12 p.m. (before the start of the tour)
or from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. upon return to the communal meadow of Saint Maurice d’Ibie
Sunday morning between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Concert
Musical Nap

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is organizing a musical nap!
This event is accessible to all audiences.
Concert with Chœur de Jastres
Artists’ Day

The town of Villeneuve de Berg invites you to come and admire the works of different artists during 2l spring and summer periods.
More information to come.
Games with the Game Library

Come and enjoy a fun and friendly time, with family and friends. At your disposal a variety of games suitable for all ages!
All audiences, in partnership with the games library of the sociocultural center.
Without reservation.
Exhibition-Investigation Game

The Villeneuve-de-Berg media library is organizing an exhibition-investigation game!
All audiences, from 10 years old. In partnership with the Ardèche Departmental Media Library.
Music Festival

Let’s celebrate Music Day in St Maurice d’Ibie !
Featuring Christopher Giroud, who plays soul, reggae, and pop.
Refreshments and snacks.
Prendre l’air ! Marche immersive et sensorielle

Want to recharge your batteries, take a break from the hectic daily life, take some time for yourself, discover the nature that surrounds us ?
Free outing open to the public, young adults, students, and adults.
Limited places and registration required.
Excursion commentée sur le Tanargue : un programme proposé par le Parc naturel régional des Monts d’Ardèche et le Grand site de France de l’Aven d’Orgnac
Animation autour du vin avec Néovinum
Workshop – My water-saving vegetable garden

The presenter will introduce us to the challenges facing water, the planet, and the Ardèche watershed.
Then it’s time for practical exercises: we’ll discover techniques for saving water in the garden.
Maximum capacity: 20 people
Registration required
Rencontre avec un castanéiculteur à l’occasion des Journées de Patrimoine de Pays

Journées Patrimoine de Pays à Castanea
Cordes en ballade Festival

The Debussy Quartet have been behind ‘Les Cordes en ballade’ Chamber Music Festival for 20 years to bring together world-famous musicians and artists from all walks of life.
Digital Workshop “Digital Basics for Everyday Life”

France Services offers this digital workshop by registration.
Please note: limited capacity (approximately 5 people).
Les Cordes en Ballade : “Impressions françaises”

As part of the 26th edition of the traveling music festival Les Cordes en Ballade, find the concert “French Impressions” by Le Concert Impromptu (wind quintet).
Animations préhistoire. Comment nos ancêtres allumaient-ils un feu ? Comment chassaient-ils le bouquetin ? Comment fabriquaient-ils leurs outils ?
Ateliers Créa’Magnon : animations “Préhistoire” à l’Aven d’Orgnac
Animations médiévales au Château de Montréal
Visite sensorielle en famille

L’été au Caveau de Valvignères : Visite de Cave

The Caveau de Valvignères offers cellar tours throughout the summer. Bookings by telephone.
Garage sale
Fête du 14 Juillet
Mardi en fête – Animations in the main street

As part of the summer night market, entertainment will be offered in the city center.
A different theme every week:
Exposition Serge Beaudet
Comme John (Pop chic)
Balade accompagnée : Le petit trappeur cévenol
A l’Aven d’Orgnac, randonnée guidée sur les traces des bergers du Néolithique
Open air cinema

Cinema under the stars offered by the municipality, in partnership with the Maison de l’image.
Jeudi 24 Juillet au Petit Boulodrome
Jeudi 31 Juillet Place du Petit Tournon
Jeudi 07 Août au Petit Boulodrome
Fête champêtre

Traditional country festival with a parade of floats, a pétanque competition and paella (evenings by reservation).
Les Etats Généraux du Film Documentaire – 37ème édition

Discovery of filmographies or exceptional documentary works during these General Estates of Documentary Films
Local fest

Animation musicale vendredi 29 et samedi 30 août en soirée DJ «304K EVENT’S»
Concours doublette 30 août.
Giant garage sale «Le Fouillis de St Jean»
Fête votive
Atelier “photographie souterraine” à l’Aven d’Orgnac avec Ludovic Frémondière
Vide-grenier
concert
Journées européennes du Patrimoine – Visite des réserves archéologiques

Unknown to the public, the reserves of the Cité de la Préhistoire, a Musée de France, house a collection of tens of thousands of objects. On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, the hidden world of the reserves opens its doors to you!
Journées Européennes du Patrimoine – Castanea
Journées européennes du patrimoine – Les coulisses de la visite de l’aven d’Orgnac
Journées européennes du Patrimoine – La vinothèque de l’Aven d’Orgnac
Digital Workshop “Digital Document Management”

France Services offers this digital workshop by registration.
Please note: limited capacity (approximately 5 people).
Mes vacances d’automne à l’Aven d’Orgnac : animations préhistoire
Castagnade de Joyeuse à Castanea

Unaccompanied visit, free admission for all on the occasion of the Castagnade in Joyeuse (chestnut festival).
Frissons et Friandises sous terre : l’Aven d’Orgnac en mode Halloween
Atelier assemblage Côtes du Vivarais à l’Aven d’Orgnac, 50 m sous terre !
Digital workshop “Discovering the mesdroitssociaux.gouv.fr website”

France Services offers this digital workshop by registration.
Please note: limited capacity (approximately 5 people).
Juliau Trail – 5rd edition

Sports competition with a race in nature.
Enjoy beautiful landscape.
Choice for this new edition:
11km (450D+), 21km (900D+), 46km (1900D+), hiking, children’s race.